5. Planters in Mason Jars
Est. Cost (DIY): $50* Est. Cost (New): $36.99/2*
NotJustAHousewife.net, which wants everyone to know that they’re more than just housewives (so write that down), came up with an adorable do-it-yourself project for plant lovers with extra wood, metal brackets, and mason jars laying around. It’s simple to see how this could be useful, especially if you enjoy cultivating your own plants.

Planters in Mason Jars by Bored Panda and Pinterest
Unfortunately, photos often don’t accurately represent the plants in real life. Plants are untidy, unphotogenic, and will wither away from an incorrect angle of view. The DIY imitator, who was trying to develop the project for NotJustAHousewife.net, obviously learned it the hard way.
